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17 March 2017
One of the first questions customers ask us when they’re looking to buy a balcony is “will I need planning permission?” The simple answer for UK property owners is: yes, in most cases. Balconies, verandas and other platforms higher than 300 mm are denied Permitted Development status (allowing work without planning permission) under the relevant regulations: […]
14 February 2017
It’s Valentine’s week, and amongst all of the weird and wonderful gifts on offer, you can pretty much guarantee that there will be at least a few references to the famous meeting of Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers at Juliet’s balcony. In addition to providing the location for this seminal romantic moment in literature, the term ‘Juliet […]
09 May 2016
Summer has finally arrived and, having dusted off the barbeque and sun loungers, it’s now time to get started on that big project you’ve been thinking about all winter. Whether you’re building your dream home, adding an extension, or starting a renovation project, there’s a lot to consider and deciding on fixtures and fittings can […]
16 March 2016
In staircase design, a fraction of a centimetre can be the difference between a perfect fit and a complete mess, that’s why we always go above and beyond to ensure precision, whether our staircase is being installed in London or on the other side of the globe. Before our team of highly skilled craftsmen can […]
15 September 2015
When told to think of a balcony, you automatically picture an above head height structure. However we were recently asked to design and build a balcony which actually provided a walkway on ground level, and what a stunning and innovative use of our balcony component parts it was! Tasked to work alongside the architect, we […]
13 August 2015
When designing your new home, there are plenty of things you immediately consider such as the desired size, layout and overall look of the property, but have you given any thought to the growing trend in the UK self-build market of adding a balcony? A recent article in one of the UK’s leading self-build magazines […]
